drug policy
Why John Rentoul is wrong about cannabis
The illegality of drugs causes vastly more misery than the use of drugs.
Majority want cannabis legalised or decriminalised
A majority of the public want cannabis legalised or decriminalised, including a majority of Conservative and Labour voters.
The government’s drug policy favours dogma over harm reduction
Mark Thompson reveals new evidence that the government is focusing on dogma over harm reduction, as they explicitly reject a campaign which would reduce harm.
Lucas: Drug addiction should be a health issue not a criminal one
Green Party leader Caroline Lucas sets out her calls for a new approach to dealing with drugs, and says drug addiction should be a health issue not a criminal one.